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Patent GB-189820895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Surface Contact Railway Systems.
Filed: 1898-10-04
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 20,895. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Potter, W. B.]. Oct. 4. Electric railways on a road contact system. Relates to means for indicating whether a contact has been left alive after the car has passed. Brushes I, on the vehicle but separated from the main collector F, are connected to the return through an electromagnet O. If any stud B has not been cut out by failure of its switch, the magnet 0 releases a detent N and allows the circuit-breaker K to open, thereby cutting off current from the motors. A visible or audible signal circuit L is closed when the circuit-breaker opens, and the detent N may operate a registering- device P.
Patent GB-189823814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window Sashes.
Inventor: MARTIN JAMES
Filed: 1898-11-11
Granted: 1899-09-09
Abstract: 23,814. Martin, J. Nov. 11. Windows.-The sashes e are hinged to loose sliding stiles at one side of the frame, and are secured to loose sliding stiles a at the other side of the frame by pivoted spring catches g, which engage with slotted plates and draw the sliding stiles firmly against the sash stiles. When it is desired to turn the sashes inwards on their hinges, the upper sash is first lowered, a pivoted retaining-bar is turned across the frame to engage with the catch l in order to prevent the loose stiles from being drawn up by the weights, and the catches g are turned back by means of a key inserted in sockets in spindles of the catches.
Patent GB-189903057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in the Manufacture of Belt Pulleys.
Inventor: MARTH OSCAR
Filed: 1899-02-10
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 3057. Marth, O. Feb. 10. Stamping.-Pulley rims, in halves, of the sections shown, are produced from sheet metal in dies made up of a series of rings. Turning is dispensed with.
Patent GB-189908689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Convering Rotary into Reciprocating Motion.
Inventor: FELL JOHN CORRY
Filed: 1899-04-25
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 8689. Fell, J. C., [Cottrell & Sons Co., C. B.]. April 25. Cylinder machines with plane printing-surfaces. - Relates to rack and pinion gearing for operating the beds of printing-presses &c. The racks 3 are driven by a pinion 8, which is supported in an eccentric bush so that it may be moved up and down to engage with them alternately. The pinion 8 has secured on its face a pinion 9, of half its diameter, which engages with segmental racks 7 during the period that the pinion 8 is out of gear with the racks 3. At each end of the stroke a crank-pin 30, the axis of which is on the pitch lines of the pinions 8 and 9, bears against a rail 6 on the bed to effect the slowing down and the restarting thereof. To ensure that the bed shall make its full stroke, studs 34 are caused to engage with revolving cams. Figs. 3, 4, and 6 show one arrangement, in which the cams 36, 37 are secured to a disc 35, together with a pinion 43 which gears with a fixed internally-toothed ring 49 and is mounted eccentrically on a bevel-wheel 46, driven by a train of gearing from the main shaft. The plan view, Fig. 14, shows a modified arrangement ; the pinion 43 of the gearing described above is made one half the diameter of the ring 49, so that a point in its pitch circle moves in a straight line. A pinion 73, upon which the cam disc 70 is eccentrically placed, is mounted on a pin at such a point, and is caused to oscillate by engagement with a fixed rack 88.
Patent GB-189909662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Metal Billets and in the Manner of Working them in the Reducing Process or Processes for the Production of Metal Plates, Bars, and like Articles.
Inventor: RUSHTON WILLIAM LAURENCE
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 9662. Rushton, W. L., and Baldwin, A. May 8. Forging; rolling. -Metal billets for the production of plates, bars, armour-plates, marine shafts, hollow shafts or tubes, boiler plates, ships' plates, &c. are formed by hammering or rolling together a number of muck bars a formed from suitable mixtures of scrap iron aud steel. The bars, when for circular billets, are formed segmental, and are kept in shape by sheet-iron sheaths b and end covers c The centre may be filled by a core d of soft-iron wire or tube, or, if a hollow billet is required, the centre is filled with silica or other retractory material which will elongate with the billet and may be subsequently removed. The arrangement of the pile varies with the shape of the article to be produced.
Patent GB-189913095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Window Blinds.
Inventor: LOVELAND ALFRED WOODBRIDGE
Filed: 1899-06-23
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 13,095. Loveland, A. W. June 23. Window blinds.- Accordion - pleated paper or other fabric has eyeleted or protected holes B through which runs a cord or cords secured at its lower end to a heavy bar D and passing over pulleys E in the top bar to which the fabric is attached or suspended. The ends are united to a counterbalance weight F with cord and tassel G. The sides may be guided by running on vertical wires fixed to the window frame.
Patent GB-189922266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Packing for Piston and like Rods.
Inventor: FRANCE ADAM WARREN
Filed: 1899-11-07
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 22,266. France, A. W. Nov. 7. Stuffing-boxes.-Metallic packing-rings for piston and like rods are composed of segments as shown in Fig. 2. Each segment has inner and outer abutting surfaces k, j. The segments are caused to clasp the rod e by means of a circumferential spring f lying in a peripheral groove. When applied to ordinary stuffing-boxes, a number of pairs of rings of the above construction are lodged in grooves p in a casing n, Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189924633-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: WHEATLEY WILLIAM HUMPHREY
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,633. Wheatley, W. H., [Cauzard, H.]. Dec. 11. Drawings to Specification. Motor road vehicles.-The object is to prevent the dust raised by the wheels from reaching the passengers. Air collected at the front of the vehicle by a funnel, supplemented by air injected by a pump or fan, is discharged in jets or sheets at the back and sides of the vehicle, suitable pipes being provided for its conveyance.
Patent GB-190004396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Saddlery and Harness.
Inventor: DOUGLAS RICHARD
Filed: 1900-03-07
Granted: 1900-04-07
Abstract: 4396. Douglas, R. March 7. Pads for riding and harness saddles, horse-collars, and other articles of harness and saddlery are made of inflated rubber cushions provided with suitable valves and fixed to a backing of leather, rubber, &c. with attaching-straps. Fig. 2 shows a pair of inflated pads a for a riding saddle. The valves and backing and attaching straps are shown at a<1>, band b<1>, b<2> respectively. The straps b<1> pass through slits in the padded saddle flaps to buckles.
Patent GB-190010296-A (GB)
Title: Tool Holder.
Inventor: HINCHLEY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-05
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 10,296. Hinchley, J. W. June 5. Tool - holders. - A tool-holder consists of a shank A with a hole B at each end to receive a pin E on which is pivoted a yoke D provided with a setscrew G. The cutter J is held by the front end of the yoke and the screw when the latter is tightened. A groove C at one end of the shank forms a seat for circular section cutters. The shank may be single-ended and may be recessed to receive the yoke.
Patent GB-190011555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Driving Phonographs Cylinders.
Filed: 1900-06-26
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 11,555. Wise, W. L., [Germania Phonographen Compagnie]. June 26. Phonographs. - Relates to arrangements for driving a phonograph by means of an electromotor. The motor a is mounted on a plate capable of being moved by the screw g so as to allow the small soft-covered wheel c on the shaft b to assume different radial positions on the friction disc e attached to the phonograph cylinder. The motor is also adjusted vertically to and from the disc c by means of a lever i.
Patent GB-190015807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turn Tables for Locomotive Engines.
Inventor: CLEGG NORMAN
Filed: 1900-09-05
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 15,807. Clegg, N. Sept. 5. Turntables. - Steam from a locomotive is supplied through a flexible pipe R to the cylinders E, E<1> mounted on the sides of the girder B of the table, which is of any usual, construction. The cylinders drive a crank shaft F on which is a friction clutch G, which can be coupled to either of the bevel-wheels H to drive the bevel-wheel K. A pinion M on the vertical shaft of this bevel gears with a fixed spur ring N to drive the table. The clutch is normally held in the inoperative position by a weighted arm on the shaft o', and can be thrown to one side or the other by connections g. The weighted arm, when the table is turning, is held up by a guide-rail with gaps therein to allow the weight to fall when the table is to be stopped. The clutch and gear may be driven by a hand-wheel instead of by the cylinders.
Patent GB-190017396-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Condensing Apparatus.
Inventor: NEZERAUX PLACIDE
Filed: 1900-10-01
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 17,396. NÚzeraux, P. Oct. 1. Ejector-condensers.-Two forms of condenser are described, one in which the cooling-water is supplied in a jet of annular form, and the other in which the jet is straight or oblong. Fig. 1 shows in vertical section the former. The condensing water supplied by the pipe s is fed into the annular space between the discs C, D, and is delivered at the periphery. The steam or gas to be condensed is drawn from the chamber R and. passing through a number of ring-like jets, mingles with the water between the discs C, D. The mixture delivered at the periphery is discharged into the tank K, from which it is expelled through the top and bottom part of the tube T. Figs. 4 and 5 show a form with straight jets. Water from the chamber M<1> is delivered between the plates A, B, and steam from the chamber T<1> passes in jets through straight orifices a, b. The mixture is discharged into the chamber N<1>.
Patent GB-190101960-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Straining Wire or Strand in Fences, and the like.
Inventor: CARSON CYRIL HARDY
Filed: 1901-01-29
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 1960. Carson, C. H. Jan. 29. Hauling and winding drums ; gearing. - The hauling-rope is gripped in a toggle clip j, connected by a cord k with a hook i on the frame of a pulley i<1>, round which passes a rope o, one end of which is attached to a hook f on a frame b carrying a pulley d and a winding-drum a, the other end being attached to the drum. A hook on the other end of the frame b is connected with a fixed post g by a cord h. On the shaft a<1> of the drum a is a crank handle c, by which the drum is rotated, a ratchet l and pawl l<1> preventing unwinding.
Patent GB-190106825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cutting Screws or Spirals.
Inventor: ROBINSON HUGH CECIL
Filed: 1901-04-01
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 6825. Robinson, H C. April 1. Lathes; screwing; milling; toolholders. - Relates to apparatus for cutting a screw or spiral of constant pitch on work of varying diameter, the invention comprising means for automatically setting the tool at the necessary inclination to correspond with the varying angle of the spiral being cut. Fig. 3 shows the invention applied to a rotating too l 5 carried by a frame 1 which can be angularly moved on a shank 2, secured in a tool - box 3 which slides in a saddle 26 traversed by a screw 29 and suitable driving-gear along the main sliderest. The tool spindle 4 is driven from a spindle 8 in the shank by a cord 6 passing over a tension pulley 7, the spindle having a cone pulley 9. Cords 11, secured to the hub of the frame 1 and to rings 13 on a sleeve 14, transmit the angular movement of the sleeve to the frame, lost motion being taken up by worm adjustments 17 connecting the rings to the sleeve. The sleeve is mounted on a pin 15 on the tool-box, and carries guides 19 for a slide 20 having a pin 21 engaging a block 22 adjustable on the tail of a T-piece 23, the bead of which is adjustably held in brackets 25 on the saddle. The tool is caused to follow the outline of the work by pressing a tracer point 31 on an arm 30 on the tool-box against a templet 32 carried by arms on the main slide. The movement of the tool-box oscillates the slide 20 about the axis of the sleeve 14, and thus rocks the sleeve to set the frame and tool to an angle corresponding to the diameter of the work at the point of cutting. The apparatus is set by adjusting the bead of the T-piece so that the distance between the axes of the sleeve 14 and pin 21. when the slide is parallel to the line of centres of the lathe, equals the pitch of the spiral divided by 2 #. The toolbox is then moved inwards till the edge of the cutter is in the line of centres, when the block 22 is clamped on the tail of the T-piece. A non- rotating too] may be used in place of the rotating one, the frame being rocked as before, but the driving-gear being dispensed with. When the frame is not required to be rocked, the sleeve may be held by a split clamp secured to the tool-box. Flexible steel bands may be used in place of the cords 11 for heavy work.
Patent GB-190108694-A (GB)
Title: Wardrobe.
Inventor: ECKER ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 8694. Ecker, A. April 27. Wardrobes; hat, coat, and umbrella stands; clotheshanging hooks, pegs, and rails.-At the front corners of the wardrobe upright rods a are either fixed or carried in bearings in the bottom of the wardrobe or in the partition i. Rods b are either rigidly fixed to the pivoted rod a by rings c and set-screws d, in which case the outer rod is connected to the door by a hook k, or the rods have rings bearing loosely on the upright a and supported by a ring . g fixed by a set-screw f. Clothes hooks and an umbrella stand are carried on a rotatable rod a at the centre of the back of the wardrobe.
Patent GB-190108815-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Syphon Pipes for Pressure Reducing Apparatus
Inventor: KAEFERLE FRITZ
Filed: 1901-04-29
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 8815. Kaeferle, F. April 29. Reducing - valves. -Rentes to pressure-reducing apparatus of the kind in which the fluid pressure is controlled by a balanced valve d actuated by a float a which dips into liquid c communicating with an air chamber g. To prevent sudden changes of pressure in the low - pressure chamber b from making the liquid oscillate in its receptacles and the valve chatter, the receptacles o, g are connected by a bent smooth-bore pipe f protected by a cast-iron casing k. The curved part s of the casing is made in halves, and has interior projections s'. The friction of the liquid in the pipe prevents undue oscillation. In modifications, the connection between the pipe f and the inlet pipe r of the receptacle g is varied.
Patent GB-190115919-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Thermo-Regulators
Inventor: GUILLERY ERNEST EUGENE
Filed: 1901-08-07
Granted: 1902-08-07
Abstract: 15,919. Guillery, E. E., and Poupart, P. Aug. 7. Thermostats. - A thermo - regulator, especially a p p l icable for use with steam heating- appliances and for use with waterheaters, stoves, fireplaces, and the like, is shown in Fig. 1. Au expansible liquid is contained in the tube e, and the chamber c attached to the tube by the ring f. The extensible membrane d of the chamber c presses on the non- conducting disc j in the plate i which holds the wooden rod k, so that the stem k and the spring-pressed valve n are in contact with the flexible membrane m. When the liquid in the tube e expands, the valve n is closed or the beating-medium is controlled. The casing b has apertures r in it, and the tube e is closed by the screw plug g. An insulating disc l of cork or the like is arranged in the casing. The screw h provides for adjustment. The thermostatic element may be a helicallycoiled tube closed at one end, or a manometric semicircular tube.
Patent GB-190124143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Springs for Vehicles.
Inventor: STEVENS THOMAS GEORGE
Filed: 1901-11-27
Granted: 1903-02-27
Abstract: 24,143. Stevens, T. G. Nov. 27. Spring apparatus. -Spring togglelevers which support the body of a vehicle are connected together and have an attachment for indicating the weight of the load. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 2 an inverted plan, of a dumping-trolley. The movable frame d is connected to the fixed frame e by the toggles shown, and the spindle i is connected to the adjustable spring rod p, while a rod n, bearing a bar w terminating in pointers x, links it to the spindle h. Pivoted guide-rods v are fitted, and in this arrangement all the toggles are of equal length and move together, the weight being recorded on the scale y. Fig. 4 shows an ordinary truck in which the toggles are connected to the frame and axle-box. Fig. 5 shows the application to a road vehicle. The toggles are pivoted to the body bracket 6 and axle crosshead 7 respectively, while the pivots 10 are connected by the spring 9, the extension or compression of which actuates a pointer and determines the weight of the load. A guide-rod 11 is secured to the crosshead 7, and pivoted to the bracket 12.
Patent GB-190126129-A (GB)
Title: A New and Improved Method of Fixing Household and other Boiling or Washing Coppers
Inventor: ROW WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1901-12-21
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 26,129. Row, W. T. Dec. 21. Boiling-pans.-A household washing or boiling copper is supported by the ring a, Figs. 1 and 2, which is built into the surrounding brickwork so that removal of the copper is facilitated. The ring a has in its inner curved surface the slots g to receive projections or lugs on the copper, and the slots h above the slots g permit of the insertion of a tool. The lugs b on the setting-ring a facilitate the proper setting in the brickwork of the ring.
Patent GB-190200845-A (GB)
Title: An Appliance for Balancing End Pressure in Lengths of Pipe.
Inventor: SPROULE ROBERT FRITH
Filed: 1902-01-11
Granted: 1902-11-13
Abstract: 845. Sproule, R. F. Jan. 11. Metal pipes ; junction pieces; expansion joints.- Relates to means for preventing stress or damage that might occur in lengths of pipe between fixed points when subjected to high internal pressure, by balancing the end pressure. Figs. 1 and 2 show the appliance for balancing the end pressure in a length of pipe between two lateral branches which are in one plane. At one end, the cylinder b communicating with the pipe interior is fitted with the piston c, to which is connected the crosshead d, in turn connected by the ties e, bolts, or wire ropes with the crosshead f. The crosshead f bears against the projection g on the end of the pipe. When the lateral branches are at rightangles, the crossheads d, f are connected to a ring surrounding the pipe about the middle, so that the ties e may clear the branches. The pipes are free to expand and contract if provided with an expansion joint. With steam pipes, a strong spring is interposed between the crosshead f and the projection g.
Patent GB-190205532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Safety Fenders or Devices for Tramway, Motor and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SPUHR MAX
Filed: 1902-03-05
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 5532. Spuhr, M., and Kr÷ber, G. March 5. Stopping engines and trains.-Relates to obstruction-removers which are operatively connected to the brakes. Fig. 1 shows a fender in its raised position. The pneumatic roller 2 is mounted on the hollow perforated axle 3 which is supported by arms 5 having rollers 12 normally mounted to rest in slotted ends 17 of rigid brackets 14. The arms 5 are loose on the shaft 8 on which adjustable rollers 9 are mounted, and connected by pulleys and crossed belts to the axle 3. When an obstruction is met, the rollers 12 are forced out of the slots 17, and the rollers 9 drop into the track and rotate in the direction indicated by the arrow I thereby causing the roller 2 to rotate in the opposite direction. At the same time, the frame falls and, pulling on the chains 16, 20, causes the tappet 22 to rise and turn the handles 23, 24 and apply the electric, pneumatic, or other brakes which may be fitted to the vehicle.
Patent GB-190218474-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grinding Mills
Inventor: SCHARBAU HERMANN
Filed: 1902-08-22
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 18,474. Scharbau, H. Aug. 22. Mills and apparatus. -Relates to means for mounting the "pendu- " lum in mills in which the grinding is effected between a fixed ring and a " pendulum " operated by centrifugal action. The "pendulum" p is fitted with a ball k working in a bearing fixed to the frame, and is driven by a pulley s. The pulley s is connected to the " pendulum " by springs f, f attached to a fourarmed crosshead q fixed on the upper end of the " pendulum."
Patent GB-190219268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railways for Recreation
Inventor: PFUNTNER CHARLES HERMAN
Filed: 1902-09-02
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 19,268. Pfuntner, C. H., and Cole, C. B. Sept. 2. Railways for recreation.-Relates to a mono-rail gravity railway. The car is preferably provided with two wheels j, the axles of which are mounted on an undercarriage made up of longitudinal and transverse timbers. The rail b is supported by a timber framework c, d, e provided with a flooring f. Guard rails r are carried by lateral uprights m strengthened by stays, and serve to keep the car on the line by engaging shoes l carried by the car. The rail preferably consists of a wooden ,base part which carries an iron rail, india-rubber being interposed between the two parts.
Patent GB-190220027-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Oil Skin Dressing
Inventor: HULL JOHN
Filed: 1902-09-13
Granted: 1903-04-23
Abstract: 20,027. Hull, J. Sept. 13. Coated fabrics; waterproofing - compositions.- Dressings for oilskin jackets, southwesters, railway sheets or tarpaulins, &c. are formed of gunpowder, black lead, and lampblack, mixed in about equal parts, to which beer and boiled oil are added ; or the dressing may consist of a mixture of yellow chrome in oil with boiled oil, the proportion of yellow chrome being more or less, according to the shades of colour required. The dressings are mixed and prepared in a specified manner.
Patent GB-190220121-A (GB)
Title: Improved Safety Valve.
Inventor: KUHN JOHANNES
Filed: 1902-09-15
Granted: 1903-06-18
Abstract: 20,121. Kuhn, J. Sept. 15. Alarm.s, high-pressure ; safety-valves.-Relates to means for preventing a safety-valve from being tampered with. The spindle b, which is acted on in the usual way by springs, weights, or the like, is rounded at the lower end aud forms the main valve. This valve has a tubular extension f extending down into the steam space, and its spindle b is hollowed out so as to form a casing and seat for an auxiliary valve g, the spindle of which is surrounded by a spring k and is out of the control of the attendant. The spindle b is enclosed in a cover m, and may be provided with a whistle which sounds if the inner valve comes into operation.